Freelance Museum AV Technician - Live Events & Projections

Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Institute of Chicago seeks an AV Technician to assist in delivery, setup, and operation of audio, lighting, and video systems for live and virtual events across museum spaces.

You will support installations, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain inventory while staying current with new AV technology and best practices. Strong communication is essential in interacting with colleagues, clients, and event staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Hands-on experience in live event production, AV staging, or museum/higher education environments.
• Strong working knowledge of current AV tech and software tools listed below.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivery, setup, and operation of AV systems for live and virtual events.
• Supports exhibition installation and deinstallation per schedule.
• Troubleshoots equipment and maintains inventory.
• Tracks inventory and verifies accuracy before/after events.
• Provides consultation and professional interaction with clients, departments, and external/event representatives.
• Delivers recorded media documentation of events to clients.
• Assists in digitally archiving all formats of recorded material for projects.
• Maintains understanding of current and emerging AV technology relevant to the department.
• Communicates AV details clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Live event production

AV staging

Venue operations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Jira

Flex

QLab

Adobe Premiere Pro

Pro Tools

Job description

The Art Institute of Chicago seeks an AV Technician to assist in delivery, setup, and operation of audio, lighting, and video systems for live and virtual events across museum spaces.

You will support installations, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain inventory while staying current with new AV technology and best practices. Strong communication is essential in interacting with colleagues, clients, and event staff.